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Catherine T. Kolo, MD, BS

  • Pediatrics
Average rating: 5.0
 
Torrance Pediatrics |

About

Dr. Catherine Kolo earned her Bachelors of Science in Human Biology from North Carolina State University, which she attended as a Park Scholar. She earned her medical degree from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, which she attended as a Brody Scholar. She completed her residency in Pediatrics at UCLA and completed an additional year as a chief resident. Dr. Thriveni is passionate about providing thoughtful and culturally competent care to pediatric patients of all ages and their families. Her specific interests include nutrition, mental health, and management of chronic medical conditions. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, playing guitar, and traveling.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2022

Residency

Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine, 2022

Internship

Pediatrics, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2020

Degree

MD, East Carolina University School of Medicine, 2019

Locations

South Bay

Torrance Pediatrics

Pediatrics| Pediatric General Surgery| Pediatric Urology

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Areas of Focus

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Meet Catherine T. Kolo, MD, BS

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
48 total ratings | 32 reviews
5.0
July 29, 2025
The doctor was kind and friendly. She gave me a lot of advice to take care of my baby.
5.0
July 29, 2025
Dr. Kolo is caring and takes her time with the patient. She answers all questions and has well reasoned explanations. She is smart and well trained.
5.0
July 25, 2025
Dr. Kolo is kind, intelligent, and an attentive listener. She is such a wonderful pediatrician!
5.0
July 25, 2025
Fantastic doctor.
5.0
July 22, 2025
Dr. Kolo is great. She is very knowledgeable and a great resource to help us navigate new parenthood. One thing we particularly appreciate is her demeanor; our newborn is always happy and comfortable with her, and she puts us as new parents at ease too.